Here at Just A Pinch, we’re big believers that tacos don’t only belong to Tuesday. Easy to make and adjust to your family’s taste buds, tacos belong in your weekly menu rotation. Sometimes making the same classic tacos (not that we don’t absolutely love them) can get old, so why not switch it up? Check out this roundup of 24 different taco ideas to spice up your night! From fish tacos to barbacoa tacos to pork tacos to vegetarian tacos, we have a taco that will beg you to make them ASAP. So break out the tortillas and guac, it’s taco night!
Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken
“I fixed this for a family gathering last week. Eaters ranged from 2-1/2 to 70 and they all loved it! I doubled the recipe for 13 people and had only a tiny bit of leftovers. Definitely a real keeper!” - Terri
Barbacoa Tacos
“Slow braised, melt in your mouth tender beef barbacoa in a tasty sauce with spicy chipotle chilies that is perfect in tacos with diced onions and cilantro!.” - Kevin
Easy Fish Tacos
“These Easy Fish Tacos are packed full of seasoned flaky fish in a hearty warm tortilla. They are topped with cabbage, avocado, cotija and Chipotle Crema(Don’t skip the crema), even those not too sure about fish tacos will love these.” - Debbie
Roasted Brussels Sprout Tacos with Chipotle Aioli
“As I mentioned before, they are super versatile and happen to make a delicious addition to tacos. This version starts with a base of refried black beans for protein, a simple red cabbage and carrot slaw, and crispy roasted brussels sprouts topped with a chipotle lime aioli. So simple yet packed with flavor.” - Sarah
To Die For Beef Tacos
“I have been making tacos this way ever since I was 17 years old when I learned how from a lady I babysat for. My family loves them and they now prepare their's the same way! It is the chorizo that sets them apart from any other taco that I have ever had. I hope you try this recipe and feel the same as I and my family do!!!” - Jeanne
Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
“Checklist for a blissful recipe: Kids love it and ask for seconds? Check! It has cauliflower and does not involve too many pots or dishes? Check! It’s super-easy to make and healthy? Check! When recipes are this blissful, so are our evenings. Plus, we all love how colorful this dish is -- it beats vegetarian tacos at taquerias any day!” - Shikha
Apple Slaw Pork Loin Tacos
“Apple Slaw Pork Loin Tacos are full of tender pork loin, crunchy apple slaw spiked with juicy blueberries wrapped in warm, soft tortillas. Nevermind the drippy sweet and spicy sauce running down to your elbows, this tacos is worth it!” - Paula
Tofu and Mango Vegan Tacos
“These Tofu and Mango Vegan Tacos are colorful, delicious, and perfect for summer! Follow this recipe and you’ll wow meat eaters and non-meat eaters alike.” - Sophie
Carne Guisada Tacos
“Warmed tortillas filled tender carne guisada, tangy onions, cheese, cilantro and a splash of lime juice!” - Kevin
Grilled Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
“Shrimp tacos are a summertime favorite and these are scrumptious. When you eat them, you'll think they came from an awesome food truck. The grilled shrimp have just the right amount of spice and smokiness. They are fantastic in a taco paired with cool, fresh ingredients. These shrimp tacos will disappear in no time... so good!” - Kitchen Crew
Pork Tinga Tacos
“Smokey chipotle chili pork tinga tacos with fresh diced onions, cilantro, avocado and crumbled cotija.” - Kevin
Beer Batter Fish Tacos
“We absolutely love fish tacos, but we generally eat them at our local restaurant. I'm not big on frying anything, but I made these in my deep fryer and they turned out great. I served them with cabbage, onion, lime, avocado, crumbled cotija cheese and we used corn tortillas. I made a cilantro/tomatillo sauce to go with these fish tacos and they were a hit.” - Daily Inspiration
Black Bean Butternut Squash Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce
“Black Bean Butternut Squash Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce are delicious and healthy too. Full of hearty black beans, sweet butternut squash and smothered in a creamy, tangy avocado cream sauce, this makes a scrumptious meatless filling for a taco meal.” - Paula
Cantina Beef and Lime Tacos
“Oh my, these are the best ever! The flavors are wonderful together. My picky teen daughter loved them! The only cheese I had on hand was Queso Fresco and it was perfect!” - Evette
Street Tacos
“These street tacos are great with rice and beans or just by themselves. Add your favorite salsa whether it's green or red! Very tasty.” - Cathy
Healthy Chicken Tacos
“We absolutely love tacos! My husband is on a diet so I devised a different way to enjoy tacos by using chicken and a different salad mixture. The mixture of avocados, tomatoes, and red onion in the EVO and lemon pepper really gives a new flavor and flare to the taco. They are so easy to prepare.” - Sena
Fort Worth Fish Tacos
“Terrific take on fish tacos. We loved it. Being Up-Maine we used Cod and since I didn't have flour tortillas I made corn tortillas. This will be our new fish taco recipe. Thanks.” - Elizabeth
Pork Tacos with Poblano Pico and Lime Crema
“These combination of flavors in these tacos are amazing - the poblano pepper and white cheddar are perfect with the pork!” - Shea
Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos
“These made for a great dinner. I followed other reviewers and increased the sour cream spread and avocado (which we love). Next time I will up the spices and double the recipe for the ‘hungry eaters’ who can eat more than 2 tacos. We loved all the fresh flavors and that the fish wasn't deep fried.” - Maito
Beef and Artichoke Salsa Tacos
“These will become a staple at your taco night. The lime juice and chili season the meat just enough so that the artichoke salsa can shine. So tasty!” - Kitchen Crew
Baja Style Fish Tacos
“My boyfriend loves these! This recipe reminds me of summers in Mexico and buying a fish taco from the street vendors. Afterward, we would always follow it with mango drenched in lime.” - Stephanie
Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa
“I tried this recipe a few days ago, and I can only regret there are no leftovers, because I want more! Simple to do, very tasty, fussy husband likes it. Winner!” - Griffin
Pulled Pork Tacos With Pickled Red Onions and Cilantro Pesto
“I needed to leave yet another comment -- because this has become our go-to pork recipe. The spicing on the pork is incredible. I just wanted to thank you again, for sharing it with us!” - Nicole